Partial Exam of Public Health
Partial Exam of Public Health
1 out of 1 points
The action of minimizing the impact of an illness or injury that has already occurred
corresponds to: Mark the CORRECT ANSWER [1 Point]
Correct
Answer: Secondary prevention
Question 2
0 out of 1 points
For a health problem to be considered a public health problem, the following must be met.
Mark the CORRECT ANSWER [1 Point]
Correct
Answer: It may not affect many people, but its social consequences are high.
Question 3
0 out of 1 points
In relation to the Essential Public Health Functions (EPHF). Mark the CORRECT ANSWER:
[1 Point]
Correct
Answer: The Institute of Medicine identified the 3 core functions of public health
agencies.
Question 4
1 out of 1 points
When communicable diseases decline as major causes of global morbidity and mortality,
and there has been a proportional increase in chronic disorders, this is called. Mark the
CORRECT ANSWER [1 Point]
Correct
Answer: Epidemiological Transition.
Question 5
1 out of 1 points
In relation to the biomedical model on the Determinants of Health. Mark the CORRECT
ANSWER [1 Point]
Correct
Answer: The Lalonde report is the first modern government document in the Western
world to acknowledge that our emphasis on a biomedical health system is
misguided.
Question 6
1 out of 1 points
Write T (True) or F (False) as appropriate regarding community medicine and then
choose the CORRECT ANSWER: [1 Point]
[ ] In a health team there are no different functions according to the learning or preparation
of each of its members, because they are equal.
[ ] It is not necessary to respect the organization that the community chose of its own free
will or because its cultural ancestor indicated it.
Correct
Answer: F, V, F, F
Question 7
1 out of 1 points
Below are the types of public health measures. Match them with the examples and then mark
the CORRECT ANSWER [1 Point]
TO Health Promotion ____ Adopting healthy choices and encouraging educational efforts
B Primary prevention ____ Support groups to assist in coping with the mental and emotio
disorder
C Secondary prevention ____ Retrain workers so they are able to enter employment after an
D Tertiary prevention ____ Active search for children to test their hemoglobin and give the
treatment
Correct
Answer: A, D, D, C, D
Question 8
0 out of 1 points
Regarding inequalities and inequities. Mark the CORRECT ANSWER: [1 Point]
Correct
Answer: According to WHO, investment in the early years ensures greater potential
to reduce health inequity.
Question 9
1 out of 1 points
Below are different types of determinants. Correlate them with the examples and then
mark the CORRECT ANSWER [1 Point]
C Environment ____ Unsafe water, poor sanitation and hygiene kill larg
a result of diarrhoeal diseases.
Correct
Answer: A, B, C, D, A
Question 10
0 out of 1 points
In the following situation, which shows that there is not enough health personnel to process
samples from suspected cases of COVID-19, indicate which Essential Public Health
Function (EPHF) is not being adequately fulfilled. Mark the CORRECT ANSWER [1 Point]
Correct
Answer: FESP 2: Public health surveillance, investigation and control of risks and
damages to public health.
Question 11
1 out of 1 points
Various health situations are mentioned below. Which of these are considered inequity?
Mark the CORRECT ANSWER [1 Point]
Correct
Answer: The life expectancy at birth for women in the department of Huancavelica is
66 years, while that of women in the department of Lima is 75 years.
Question 12
1 out of 1 points
The difference between classical public health and global public health is: Mark the
CORRECT ANSWER [1 Point]
Correct
Answer: Classical public health has a field of research and action framed within the
political-administrative borders of countries, while global public health
transcends borders.
Question 13
1 out of 1 points
Below are a number of health determinants. Which of the following are determinants for a
public health problem to become a global public health problem? Identify the determinants
and then mark the CORRECT ANSWER [1 Point]
TO. Human biology
B. The lifestyle
C. The environment
D. Health Services
Correct
Answer: B, C, D
Question 14
1 out of 1 points
Below are examples of situations that refer to a type of determinant. Select the option from
the example that correctly classifies the determinant. Mark the CORRECT ANSWER [1
Point].
Correct
Answer: The example: “In many economically disadvantaged areas of the world, the
nearest healthcare facilities may be operating without power, medically trained
personnel, or critical equipment,” refers to the determinant of healthcare
organization.
Question 15
1 out of 1 points
Anemia is a prevalent problem in urban-marginal areas of Lima. The action of making home
visits to homes where there is a child under 3 years of age at risk of anemia and giving
training talks to mothers is a measure of: Mark the CORRECT ANSWER: [1 Point]
Correct
Answer: Primary prevention
Question 16
0 out of 1 points
In the following situation, which shows that patients who are treated in a hospital complained
a lot about the waiting time for appointments and about the mistreatment by health
personnel, therefore, they were not satisfied with the care provided; indicate which Essential
Public Health Function (EPHF) is not being adequately fulfilled. Mark the CORRECT
ANSWER [1 Point]
Correct
Answer: FESP 9: Ensuring and improving the quality of individual and collective
health services
Question 17
0 out of 1 points
The Definition “Close collaboration with governmental and non-governmental institutions in
order to promote equitable access to necessary health services” corresponds to the
Essential Public Health Function (EPHF) of: Mark the CORRECT ANSWER [1 Point]
Correct
Answer: FESP 7: Assessing and promoting equitable access to necessary health
services
Question 18
0 out of 1 points
You have been tasked with implementing a series of interventions in a Human Settlement
on the outskirts of Lima. The following measures are proposed:
Encouraging the adoption of healthy choices and promoting educational efforts about how to
be healthy corresponds to a measure of ………………….; and facilitating a person's ability
to perform tasks, participate in activities, and meet personal goals at an optimal level of
health corresponds to a measure of …………………………………..
Correct
Answer: Health promotion; Health promotion
Question 19
0 out of 1 points
The implementation of strategies to stop the course of the disease or slow its progress
corresponds to: Mark the CORRECT ANSWER [1 Point]
Correct
Answer: Secondary prevention
Question 20
0 out of 1 points
Various health situations are mentioned below. Which of them is considered only inequality,
but not inequity? Mark the CORRECT ANSWER [1 Point]
Correct
Answer: In Peru, life expectancy at birth for women is higher than for men.